At a Glance
Median Income
$64,688
$25,374 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
Zillow: $307,020
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.1% smoking rate
How Barry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barry a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barry residents earn a median household income of $64,688 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,374. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barry is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,020. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
7.9% of adults in Barry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barry has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population336
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,688
Per Capita$25,374
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$1,088
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$307,020
Housing Units116
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,374/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation498 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Barry was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.